March 2020 News Week 4
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We're frustrated with Social Media providing 'News' since they decide WHAT we see, WHEN we see it, and WHO gets to see it.
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Stay Home and Save Lives and if you venture out in Public with a good reason then ensure you know how far apart you should stay.
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1800 808 809 Covid-19 Support Line
Meath County Council have coordinated a County Helpline
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From Meath County Council:
We have established a new community support line to assist older or vulnerable people who are recommended to cocoon and remain in their homes during this current period of the emergency.
If you are one of these people, or if you know of someone who needs assistance with practical matters such as:
➡️ collecting medical and food supplies,
➡️ transport to attend a medical appointment
➡️ or another need,
please contact our free-phone number:
1800 808 809
between 9am-5pm. The line is a seven day service and is operational from Monday, March 30th.
This service is being provided at county level in cooperation with a number of public agencies, NGOs, local groups, sports clubs and others.
Source: Meath County Council Facebook
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Service Update
Meath County Council provide their latest updates on Services in relation to COVID-19 Safety Measures.
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Latest updates on our Services in relation to COVID-19 Safety Measures including:
➡️ COVID-19 Support Line,
➡️ Offices,
➡️ Playgrounds,
➡️ Beaches
➡️ Housing,
➡️ Roads and Public Lighting,
➡️ Planning,
➡️ Car Parking
➡️ Motor Tax Counter,
➡️ Commercial Rates,
➡️ Libraries,
➡️ Swimming Pools,
➡️ Community Centres,
➡️ Recycling Facilities
➡️ Dog Shelter,
➡️ Council Meetings
are available at http://bit.ly/MCC-Services-COVID-19
A number of our staff continue to work from home and ensure that service levels continue, while frontline and essential staff will deliver public services, some of which will be restricted in nature.
Source: Meath County Council Facebook
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SeniorLine
Confidential listening service for older people provided by trained older volunteers 10am to 10pm everyday of the year.
FREEPHONE
1800 804 591
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Mental Health
With the prospect of it being several weeks before School's think about reopening we need to take advice on managing our Mental Health.
One Hour Less
Irish Summer Time has arrived but the summer weather has yet to catch up.
Don't forget to adjust the heating clock !!!
Johnstown Support Service
Volunteer to Support your Neighbourhood in these unusual times.
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Johnstown Covid-19 Support Service
For the duration of the Coronavirus Pandemic Johnstown Tidy Towns is offering a collection and doorstep delivery service within the Johnstown area.
We offer to bring essential supplies to the elderly, those with medical issues & disabilities, and any household self isolating due to Coronavirus infection.
The areas we cover are Athlumney Abbey, Athlumney Wood, Bailis Downs, Athlumney Hall, Kentstown Apartments, Johnstown Wood, Dunville, Bailis Village, The Priory, Millbrook, Boyne View, Spire View, Cois Glaisin, Carne Wood, Carne Hill, Johnstown Village, Cill Foireann.
HELPLINE 085 175 7216 8am to 8pm and registered with Meath Public Participation Network and Navan Garda.
To Volunteer send your Name, Mobile and Estate to one of these:
- johnstowntidytowns@gmail.com
- Private Message our Facebook Page.
- Text Helpline Number 085 175 7216
Please inform your neighbours and let's help each other during these unusual times.
Stay Safe, Stay Home and if you venture out ensure you maintain social distancing.
Source: Johnstown Tidy Towns
Isolation Hacks
The team at The Lemonade Kart have produced a selection of things to do including Cooking & Baking, Home Gym, Outdoor Activities, Mindfulness & Others.
Online Groceries
Smith's SuperValu have introduced orders by email for collection or delivery.
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Please be advised that we are accepting shopping orders via e-mail.
Please e-mail us on 533-navan-store@supervalu.ie and member of our team will be in contact with you
Details needed
- Name
- Phone number
- Eircode
Source: Smith's SuperValu
Garden Centre Deliveries
Beechmount Garden Centre is closed to personal shoppers but visit them online or phone for weekday deliveries.
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You can order
- www.beechmount.ie,
- Phone 046 902 9710
- Facebook Private Message,
- email sales@beechmount.ie.
NO Phone orders over the weekend, we will accept them from Monday.
We start deliveries on Monday (no deliveries at the weekend) . All orders must be paid by phone or on the website, our driver will not be accepting cash and he will deliver to the front entrance he will not go into the house or around the back.
We will deliver within a 10km radius of Navan.
Please bear with us at this time, this is all new to us and if stock happens to sellout then we will offer an alternative, but we will do our best and we appreciate all your help and support.
If you know any elderly neighbours or family that want a delivery can you please help them out and order for them and we will make sure they receive their delivery.
Stay home everyone, stay safe and stay well.
Source: Beechmount Garden Centre
It's not Bananas, it's Good.
Our infrequent visits to the supermarket will see queues form outside where shops implement stricter measures to maintain social distancing.
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This enables everyone inside to maintain a 2m separation and it makes the shopping experience much safer for everyone.
Take the opportunity to chat with your community from a safe distance and if there's an elderly person or frontline health worker please direct them to the front.
New Measures to delay Covid-19
Taoiseach Leo Varadkar announced to the nation that for 2 weeks everybody must stay at home
Keep a Diary
Stay Home and Save Lives but you will occasionally need supplies and this is where you're diary could save lives.
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Keep a record of every occasion where you may have come into contact with others and may not have been able to maintain a 2m physical separation distance.
Contact records of WHO, WHERE and WHEN for many will now be zero. For everyone else this will save valuable time tracing contacts if the need arises.
Stay Home AND Keep a Diary.
Thank You
At 8pm the nation is invited to applaud from their homes the thousands of doctors, nurses, carers, and emergency workers tackling the Covid-19 Pandemic.
The Meath Chronicle captured some of the moments.
Voting Over
The verification process and count begins today after the Public of the Navan Municipal District voted to decide which 3 local registered charities will receive Navan County Councillor Alan Lawes' Discretionary Fund.
Navan Mayor
An Cathaoirleach, Councillor Wayne Harding addresses the County.
Full Message visit https://bit.ly/39c3zuE
Gates Closed
Blackwater Park, Navan is closed for the moment. It was closed this morning by An Garda Siochana, due to crowding and non-compliance with social distancing requirements.
Source: Meath County Council
Keep Your Distance
Good Advice.
Home Study
Hopefully you have already discovered your own school online and this link too.
Garden Goal
Simple and creative ideas.
Online Workout
Our 'What's On Guide' has been pretty non existent lately and so we're gathering information to start an alternative guide to 'What's On-line'. The intention is to find indoor at home activities to keep us healthy.
Meath Local Sports Partnership have already started promoting positive regular activities.
Health Focus Ireland Facebook
Voting Ends 26th
Vote to decide which 3 Locally Registered Charities will receive a helping hand from taxpayers money.
9am March 26th is the deadline to have placed your vote to help 3.
Volunteers Needed
Johnstown Tidy Towns are seeking volunteers to help support those who will be in need during the coming weeks.
Sign Up if you can help.
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"For the duration of the Coronavirus Pandemic we are seeking volunteers to support the people of Johnstown.
This may involve collecting and delivering food, prescriptions or supplies to the vulnerable, elderly or those in self isolation."
"If you would like to support this initiative and offer your assistance please send a private message with your name, mobile number and the name of your Estate."
Contact Johnstown Tidy Towns
